Strict bidding process in DPWH Bataan District 1

Contractors said Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) District 1 strictly implements bidding procedures. “They have very strict bidding process. Contractors must have complete documents”, said P. C. Valencia Construction Project Manager Alvin Lim. “Our company experienced here being declared ineligible for two projects due to some issues on required documents that we later […]

Samal launches Responsible Pet Ownership drive

An Ordinance promoting Responsible Pet Ownership in Samal, Bataan providing penalties for negligent acts committed in keeping of pet animals and eradication of rabies sponsored by SB member Amy dela Rosa was launched yesterday to mandate pet owners responsibility. The Ordinance states that the high incidence of animal bites in the municipality is alarming, thus […]

Amendments to Solo Parents Act okayed

House Bill no. 8097 authored by Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine B. Roman has been recently approved at the Lower House. H.B. 8097 or “The Additional Benefits to Solo Parents Act” aims to grant additional benefits to solo parents, amending for the purpose the Republic Act 8972, otherwise known as the Sole Parents Act of […]

SBMA extends payment period for Subic locators

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has given business locators in this premier free port more time to pay for their overdue accounts to help them weather the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Willma T. Eisma said the Subic agency has recently approved the Economic Relief Assistance (ERA) Payment Scheme […]

Chinese vessel found in Bulacan not in Bataan—PNP

The Bataan provincial police director said on Friday night that the Chinese dredging vessel seized by Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Customs personnel was apprehended off Hagonoy, Bulacan and not in Bataan as earlier reported. P/Col. Joel Tampis, Bataan police director, said the “MV Zhonhai 68” vessel was actually found by Coast Guard […]

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Zero interest pesticide loan available for mango farmers

Mango growers participating in Science and Technology Community-Based Mango Farming Project of the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) can now avail of pesticide loan at zero interest from Land Bank of the Philippines. The project “Improvement of Mango Production through Science and Technology Innovations and Support Mechanisms for Capacity Development in Bataan and Zambales” is […]

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AFAB welcomes GICC-Impero

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has welcomed the entry of Grand Innovasia Concept Corporation and its partner, Impero Consortium Management Corp. as its marketing arm and internal auditor for companies interested in acquiring Offshore Blockchain Financial Technology Services (OBFTS). In its statement, the AFAB said the entry was made legally possible […]